FREEZER/CONGELADOR INSTRUCTION MANUAL/MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES Model Number/Número de Modelo: CFC43Q0WG Actual design / color may vary / Diseño / color real puede variar BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. La sección en español empieza en la página 16. Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Avanti Products LLC P.O. Box 520604 - Miami, Florida 33152 www.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chest Freezer Safety 3 Important Safeguides 4 Help Us Help You 5 Parts and Features 6 Important Safety Instructions 7 Installation Instructions 7 Before Using Your Appliance 7 Installation of Your Appliance 7 Electrical Connection 8 Operating Your Appliance 9 Temperature Control 9 Temperature Control Panel Cover 9 Defrosting Your Appliance 10 The Freezer Compartment 10 Door Lock 10 Care and Maintenance 11 Cleaning Your Appliance 11 Maintenance of Your Appl
CHEST FREEZER SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the Safety Alert Symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or injure you and others. All safety messages will follow the Safety Alert Symbol and either the wards” DANGER”, “WARNING” or “CAUTION”.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Before the chest freezer is used, it must be properly positioned and installed as described in this manual, so read the manual carefully.
HELP US HELP YOU... Read this guide carefully. Write down the model and serial numbers. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new freezer properly. You'll find them on a plate located on the rear outside wall of the freezer. Keep it handy to answer your questions.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your freezer, follow these basic precautions: Read all instructions before using the freezer. DANGER or WARNING: Risk of child entrapment. Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous, even if they will “just sit in the garage a few days.” Before you throw away your old freezer: Take off the doors.
Electrical Connection Warning Improper use of the grounded plug can result in the risk of electrical shock. If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced by an authorized Avanti Products service center. This appliance should be properly grounded for your safety. The power cord of this appliance is equipped with a three-prong plug which mates with standard three prong wall outlets to minimize the possibility of electrical shock.
OPERATING YOUR FREEZER Temperature Control Your unit is designed to be used either as a freezer or a refrigerator. You can adjust the temperature control to select the refrigerator or freezer function according to the purpose of use. • Your unit has one control for regulating the temperature. The temperature control is located on the side of the unit at the lower left hand corner.
Fast Freeze Setting (Position # 7 in the Freezer Operation Mode) • • • • The switch overrides the thermostat and will make the compressor operate continuously, lowering the cabinet temperature still further than the thermostat setting. This switch is used to freeze unfrozen food in appreciable quantities. When loading the freezer, freeze only three pounds of fresh food per cubic foot of freezer space at one time. Distribute packages to be frozen evenly throughout the freezer.
Door Lock Your unit is provided with a lock and key combination. The keys are located inside the plastic bag that contains the User's Guide. Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise to unlock the door. To lock the door do the reverse operation making sure metal pin is engaged completely. Remove the key and place it in a secure place for safekeeping. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Your Freezer • Upon installation of your new appliance, it is recommended that it be cleaned thoroughly.
PROBLEMS WITH YOUR FREEZER ? You can solve many common freezer problems easily, saving you the cost of a possible service call. Try the suggestions below to see if you can solve the problem before calling the servicer. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Freezer does not operate. Compressor turns on and off frequently. Temperature inside the freezer is too warm. Temperature inside the freezer is too cold. Temperature of external freezer surface is warm. Popping or cracking sound when compressor comes on.
Vibrations. Moisture forms on inside freezer walls. Moisture forms on outside of freezer. The door will not close properly. Check to assure that the freezer is not on a level surface. Floor is uneven or weak. Freezer rocks on the floor when it is moved slightly. Be sure floor can adequately support freezer. Level the freezer by putting wood or metal shims under part of the freezer. The freezer is touching the wall. Re-level the freezer and move it from the wall.
SERVICE FOR YOUR FREEZER We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional service technicians that provide service on your Avanti appliances. With the purchase of your Avanti freezer, you can have the confidence that if you ever need additional information or assistance the Avanti Products Customer Service team will be here for you. Just call us toll-free.
Staple your sales receipt here. Proof of original purchase date is needed to obtain service under warranty. YOUR AVANTI PRODUCTS WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED – LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Avanti Products warrants that the product is free from defects in materials and/or workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original owner.
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL PRECAUCION • • • • • • • Para reducir el riesgo de incendio, descarga eléctrica, o daño cuando use su electrodoméstico, siga las siguientes precauciones. Lea todas las instrucciones antes de usar su electrodoméstico. Peligro o Precaución: Existe el riesgo que los niños queden atrapados. Niños atrapados o sofocamiento no son un problema del pasado. Los electrodomésticos son peligrosos aún si sólo los deja en el garaje por un par de días.
Conexión Eléctrica ADVERTENCIA EL USO INAPROPIADO DEL ENCHUFE A TIERRA PUEDE OCASIONAR RIESGO DE UN CHOQUE ELECTRICO. SI EL CORDON SE DAÑASE, LLEVELO A UN CENTRO DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADO POR AVANTI PRODUCTS PARA QUE SE REEMPLACE. • • • • • • • Para su seguridad, esta máquina de hacer hielo debe estar apropiadamente conectada a tierra.
USANDO SU CONGELADOR • Control de Temperatura Su congelador tiene un control que regula la temperatura. El control de temperatura está ubicado en el lado de la unidad en la esquina inferior a mano izquierda. Para usar como congelador: • La primera vez que encienda su unidad, gire el control de temperatura hacia la derecha, hasta que la posición “7” o “Fast Freeze” de la sección “FREEZER”.
• • • Descongelando Cuando descongelar? Para el mejor funcionamiento y consumo mínimo de energía de su congelador, descongele cuando las paredes internas estén llenas de escarcha o tengan un espesor de ¼ a ½ pulgada. Escoja un momento cuando no tenga muchos alimentos en el congelador. Cómo descongelar? Siguiendo estas indicaciones: ADVERTENCIA No use agua hirviendo porque dañará las partes de plástico.
CUIDADO Y MANTENIMIENTO • • • • • • • • Limpiando su Congelador Después de instalar su congelador, se le recomienda que este sea limpiado a fondo. Desconecte el congelador y retire los alimentos y la canasta de almacenaje. Lave el interior con agua tibia y un trapo suave remojado en una solución de bicarbonato de sodio. La solución consiste en dos cucharadas de la referida sal en un litro de agua. Lave las canastas de almacenaje con un detergente suave.
PROBLEMAS CON SU CONGELADOR Usted puede resolver muchos problemas comunes de su electrodoméstico fácilmente, ahorrándole el gasto de una posible visita del servicio técnico. Pruebe las siguientes sugerencias para verificar si usted puede resolver el problema antes de llamar al servicio técnico. GUIA PARA SOLUCIONAR PROBLEMAS PROBLEMA Su electrodoméstico no funciona El compresor se enciende y se apaga frecuentemente La temperatura dentro del congelador está muy caliente.
cuando empieza a funcionar el compresor Burbujeo o gorgoteo, como agua que hierve. Vibración. Formación de humedad dentro del congelador. Formación de humedad fuera del congelador. La puerta no cierra completamente dilatan y contraen. Esto es normal. El sonido desaparecerá paulatinamente. Esto es normal. Es el refrigerante (usado para enfriar el congelador) que está circulando a través del sistema. Asegúrese que el congelador esté nivelado. El piso puede estar desnivelado.
Registration Information Thank you for purchasing this fine Avanti product. Please fill out this form and return it to the following address within 100 days from the date of purchase and receive these important benefits: Avanti Products LLC P.O.Box 520604 – Miami, Florida 33152 Protect your product: We will keep the model number and date of purchase of your new Avanti product on file to help you refer to this information in the event of an insurance claim such as fire or theft.
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